Man Jailed After Hospital Attack
A man shot by police during an incident at Kingaroy Hospital two years ago will serve six months in prison.
Boy Impaled By Tree Branch
The LifeFlight Sunshine Coast-based aeromedical crew airlifted a teenage boy to hospital on Saturday after a 4WD incident at Manar Park, near Boondooma.
Growers Call For Dam Certainty
CANEGROWERS – the body which represents Queensland sugarcane growers – is calling on the State Government to “publicly and unequivocally” reaffirm its commitment to rebuilding Paradise Dam following recent media reports questioning the future of the project.
‘Big Marn’ Helps A Big Launch
The South Burnett’s annual Relay For Life fundraising campaign officially kicked off on Friday morning with some big news … the 2026 Relay will return to the overnight formula which was so popular in the old days!
Two Nights Of Soccer Action
There’s a big weekend of soccer coming up in Kingaroy!
Cabinet Coming To Kingaroy
The State Government will be bringing a Community Cabinet to Kingaroy on June 7.
RADF Applications Open
Applications are now open for a major $15,000 grant under the latest round of council’s Regional Arts Development Fund.
Reactions To This Week’s Budget
Every Federal Budget attracts a range of responses … some negative from political opponents, some neutral and some a bit more positive.
Fatal Crash At Widgee
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a fatal traffic crash which occurred at Widgee.
Big Saturday Ahead For Saints
The South Burnett Saints will be celebrating their annual Heritage Day at Lyle Vidler Oval in Kingaroy on Saturday with their first home game of the 2026 season.
Artists Old And New In Gallery
Three new exhibitions have taken over the walls of the Kingaroy Regional Art Gallery for May.
Probus Marks 50 Years In Australia
A morning tea was held in Kingaroy on Thursday morning to mark the 50th anniversary of Probus in Australia.
Candles Lit For DV Victims
Candle lighting ceremonies were held in Nanango and Cherbourg this week to mark Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month.
Donation To Support Hospital
RES, the developers of the Tarong West Wind Farm at Ironpot, has worked with the Kingaroy Hospital Auxiliary to donate new dental equipment to Kingaroy Hospital.
Big Day Of Racing At Burrandowan
One of the biggest crowds seen in years enjoyed a huge day and night on Saturday at the Burrandowan Picnic Races.
Grand Final Brawl Ends In Court
A brawl which erupted at T.J. O’Neill Oval in Kingaroy after the 2023 South Burnett Rugby League Grand Final has finally had its last day in court.
Book Recalls An Amazing Man
Former South Burnett resident Liz Caffery will be launching her latest book at a special function in Kingaroy next month.
SCRUM Tackles Mental Health
Youth group Iron & Clay brought their S.C.R.U.M. mental health and life-skills program to Kingaroy last Friday for a special one-off performance.
‘Child Safe’ Training In Kingaroy
Representatives from a number of South Burnett agencies and organisations working with children attended specialised in-person training in Kingaroy last week.
Bio-Fertiliser Project Put To Council
A Development Application has been lodged with the South Burnett Regional Council for the construction of a high-tech bio-fertiliser processing facility north of Nanango.
